“I enjoy being able to think of fun contraptions or robots and having the skills to bring it to life. I feel happy when something I helped create, makes someone else’s day easier.” — Binara Wasala Q: Name of the town you went to primary school?
Sippy
Downs, Qld Q: Which were your favourite subjects in high school? Mathematics, Science, Technologies and The Arts Q: What further study/qualifications did you complete after high school?
Mechatronics and Computer Science Q: What is the name of your STEM career? 3D Print Design Q: What attracted you to this STEM career? I just love the idea of being able to create something from nothing and see it complete a range of tasks you would never imagine it could. Q: What is some of the typical work you do in this career?
Some of the work I do includes designing and 3D printing virtual objects and parts. I also teach kids workshops on making gadgets and robots. Q: What do you love about your job? I love being able to think of a fun contraption or a robot and having the skills to bring it to life.
I also feel happy when something I helped create makes someone else’s day easier. The mistakes and difficult problems in robotics are what makes a complete project worthwhile in the end. It’s up to you to power through, even when the task at hand seems impossible. binara wasala